Three Bulgarian volleyball players excelled in the last round of the Romanian championship. Svetoslav Ivanov and Krasimir Georgiev were part of Steaua Bucharest's dramatic success, while Branimir Grozdanov played a strong match for champion Dinamo Bucharest.
Ivanov and Georgiev with a strong contribution to Steaua's dramatic victory.
Steaua Bucharest's team achieved a dramatic away success against Corona Brașov with
3:2 (25:23, 25:21, 21:25, 18:25, 18:16).
The capital's team started strong and took a two-set lead, but the hosts managed to get back into the match. In the decisive tie-break, Steaua showed stronger nerves and scored the winning point at 18:16, recording their 15th consecutive win of the season.
In Steaua's squad, two Bulgarians played an important role – outside hitter Svetoslav Ivanov and middle blocker Krasimir Georgiev.
Statistics of Bulgarian players – Steaua Bucharest
| Player | Points | Metric | Aces | Blocks | Positive reception | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svetoslav Ivanov | 22 | +16 | 2 | - | 50% | 59% |
| Krasimir Georgiev | 10 | +4 | - | 3 | - | 64% |
The two Bulgarians played a key role in Steaua's success. Ivanov showed very good attacking efficiency (59% in attack) and stable reception (50% positive), adding 2 aces. Middle blocker Georgiev stood out with 64% attacking success rate and 3 blocks, which demonstrates his strong presence at the net.
Grozdanov was the top scorer in Dinamo's victory.
In another match of the round, champions Dinamo Bucharest defeated Stiinta as guests with
3:0 (25:21, 25:19, 25:20).
Bulgarian international Branimir Grozdanov was the top scorer for the winners.
Branimir Grozdanov Statistics Dinamo Bucharest
| Player | Points | Metric | Aces | Blocks | Positive reception | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branimir Grozdanov | 13 | +10 | 2 | 2 | 42% | 53% |
Grozdanov was a leader in Dinamo's offense. Besides his 13 points, he also stood out with 2 aces and 2 blocks, and 53% attacking efficiency shows consistency in finishing attacks.
Standings before the last round of the regular season
Before the last round of the regular season in the Romanian championship, Steaua Bucharest is a convincing leader in the standings with 51 points after 18 wins and only 1 loss. In second position is Arcada Galati with 46 points, followed by Zalau with 42 and Corona Brasov with 40. Champions Dinamo Bucharest occupy fifth place with 39 points but remain among the main contenders for a strong performance in the playoffs.
| Place | Team | Points | Matches | Wins | Losses | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSA Steaua București | 51 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 54:18 |
| 2 | CS Arcada Galați | 46 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 50:17 |
| 3 | SCM Zalău | 42 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 50:24 |
| 4 | CSM Corona Brașov | 40 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 49:31 |
| 5 | CS Dinamo București | 39 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 46:26 |
Steaua has a solid lead at the top and practically enters the playoffs as the main favorite, thanks to an impressive sets ratio of 54:18. Arcada Galați remains the main contender, while the battle for positions between third and fifth place remains extremely competitive. Dinamo, despite being fifth, has a good set difference and remains a dangerous opponent for anyone in the knockout phase.
The last round before the playoffs
In the last round of the regular season, the schedule offers several interesting matchups.
Steaua București – SCMU Craiova
📅 March 21, 2026Dinamo București – Unirea Dej
📅 March 21, 2026
Thus, leader Steaua, whose squad includes Bulgarians Svetoslav Ivanov and Krasimir Georgiev, will try to finish the regular season with another home victory. For its part, Dinamo, with Branimir Grozdanov in the squad, will pursue a win against Unirea Dej, which could improve the team's position before the start of the playoffs.
